A posting to the United Kingdom offers a new opportunity to reflect on how the country responded to its challenges says Noriyuki Shikata
Opinion
Paradigm Shifts in Partnership: The Rice Bowl Index
Syngenta’s Andrew McConville explains how the Rice Bowl Index is breaking new ground in the development of Asia’s emerging markets.
Managing Political Risk: Playing the Long Game
Looking to China and beyond Simeon Mellalieu advocates that business should take a longer term view of political and policy change
Believing in Brand Philippines
EON Chairman and CEO Junie del Mundo encourages support in the increasing momentum of the Philippines country brand.
Hong Kong’s holding pattern
The combination of upcoming Legislative Council elections and signs of an economic slowdown are impeding business planning in Hong Kong, says Simeon Mellallieu
The internet – for good
As Yahoo! seeks to shape the fabric of Asia’s internet regulation, Kuek Yu-Chuang wants to present the worldwide web as a force for good
On the agenda, if not on the airwaves
Despite the distraction of a presidential election, the US’s relationship with China is too important to slip from the minds of America’s political and business leaderships, says Nick Ragone
The View from Japan: Building Trust
As Japan moves into a reconstruction phase, Noriyuki Shikata says openness will both build trust with the people and drive inward investment at a critical time for the country
Web Guanxi?
The rise of social media means that China is networked like never before. Qu Hong examines how this rapid shift is forcing the need for integration in comms, marketing and government relations
Stability first among China’s stakeholders
The incoming Chinese leadership will build on the achievements of its predecessors, but MNCs must prepare to navigate a more challenging stakeholder community, says Chris Liu
The spirit of partnership
Through innovation and collaboration the food industry is helping to deliver on Asia’s development goals, says Bev Postma
The view from Japan: The new determination a post-3/11 nation
Japan will not forget those lost to the earthquake and tsunami, and nor will it set aside the lessons which have to be learned from the tragedy, says Noriyuki Shikata